The Valley Health Club Offer

Some of you may already know that Rob & Karen have taken over at the Valley Health Club in Hathersage. They are offering discounts on membership to Dark Peakers, so call them on 01433 650100 or visit the website. They have also asked me to say that they are selling Read more

Bradfield Boundary Run Report

A good day was had on The Bradfield Boundary. John Gunnee had set off to walk the round in 24 hours setting off the previous night and having appalling weather bivied overnight and met us at Langsett for a ride home. The main party ran the 12 hours schedule and Read more

Lyme Disease in the Peak District

We have received the email below from the Peak National Park. Dark Peakers should take note as Lyme Disease can be very unpleasant: Two confirmed and one unconfirmed case of Lyme disease have been reported in the Peak District. I have spoken to one the two men who contracted the Read more

Bradfield Boundary Run

A reminder that the 2006 Bradfield Boundary Run will take place next Saturday, December 30th. The twelve-hour run is on the traditional 48 mile route around England’s biggest parish boundary. All welcome, but please let us know in advance if you’re coming, so we know how much support we’ll need. Read more

Crookstone Crashout Route

The Crookstone crashout is due to take place on Sunday 17th December at 10:30. The route this time, courtesy of Andy Harmer is: Start: Rowlee Bridge 149891 1. Crookstone Knoll 144883 2. Holly Tree in Blackden 126889 3. Rocks near Seal Stones 116886 4. Ringing Roger (top) 127873 5. Wall Read more

Carols at the Headstone

On Weds 20th it’s the Carols at the Headstone. Leave the Hut at 6.30 pm. Get to the Headstone via any route you want, returning after Carols via any route you want. All warming beverages, instruments and lights welcome. Mick& Jill have kindly offered to put on curry & rice Read more

Walsh footwear sale

Due to a factory re-organisation, Norman Walsh Footwear are having a massive clearance sale – Walsh shoes can be as little as half price. They have posted all fell running clubs 15 passes each for access to this exclusive offer, which is not open to the general public so you Read more

planetFear Mile

planetFear would like to invite all runners to our new shop on John Street to compete in the planetFear mile. The mile is a time trial route on a new orienteering map with a £100 shop voucher prize for the fastest time by the end of January. There is a Read more

Calderdale Way Relay

Senior Men – 2nd : Vets – 1st : “B” Team 1st?? : Ladies 4th?? No prizes were awarded in the Vet or “B” Team categories. The Men were only 15metres behind Bingley, always closing fast and probably the fastest Leg Time. More details when the Results are out.

Track session at Manchester Velodrome

Debbie Smith has organised a track session at Manchester Velodrome on the evening of Friday 22nd December. Sessions are 7-8pm or 8-9pm, at a cost of £8 per person including bike, shoe & helmet hire. There are still spare places available, contact Debs if interested.